Cruzeiro and Corinthians open the semi-final of Copa of Brasil this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:30 pm at Brasília time, at Estádio Mineirão, at Left-back Matheus Bidu is listed and is part of Corinthians’s probable lineup, after training sessions without limitations, although the official formation has not been revealed by coach Dorival Júnior. The first game aims to take advantage of the second leg, scheduled for December 14th at Neo Química Arena.
Cruzeiro finishes Brasileirão in third place, undefeated in the competition with six games and zero goals conceded, after eliminating Vila Nova, CRB and Atlético-MG. Kaio Jorge records five goals as an offensive highlight. Corinthians, 13th in the national rankings, maintains an intact defense in the tournament, with victories over Novorizontino, Palmeiras and Athletico-PR.
The winner advances to the final against the classified of Vasco x Fluminense.
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ge provides accompaniment in Tempo Real with videos.
Condition of Matheus Bidu in the black and white cast
Matheus Bidu completed tactical training on Tuesday, including marking and offensive support, without complaints of muscle fatigue. The 27-year-old full-back, signed in 2024, has played 28 games this season, averaging 1.8 tackles per game in the Brasileirão.
The official lineup emerges about an hour before kickoff, but he appears as a starter in the 4-2-3-1 tested by Dorival Júnior. Bidu, suspended with a yellow card, reinforces the left flank with precise crosses and defensive balance.
Its inclusion increases the solidity of São Paulo’s defense, especially against Matheus Pereira on the right side of Minas Gerais.
Final Corinthians preparation sessions
Dorival Júnior led the activity at Mineirão the day before, prioritizing game simulations and aerial balls. The squad reached Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, with an emphasis on defensive compactness.
Corinthians drew in the final round of Brasileirão, but the campaign in Copa of Brasil sustains the motivation. Júnior tested variations in midfield, with Maycon as the pivot.
The analysis included videos of the Cruzeiro, focusing on quick transitions to explore Matheus Bidu on climbs.
Probable teams and players on alert
Corinthians maintains 4-2-3-1, with Matheus Bidu on the wing. Dúvida persists in the middle between Maycon and Garro, recovered from injury.
Probable team of Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; José Martínez, Maycon; André Carrillo, Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay, Yuri Alberto.
Hanging: Matheuzinho and Rodrigo Garro.
- Absences: Raniele (ankle pain); no suspensions.
- Bank: Garro, Gui Negão and André Luiz for changes.
The Cruzeiro lines up holders after saving in the Brasileirão. Dúvida between Arroyo and Sinisterra in attack.
Probable team of Cruzeiro: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva; Matheus Pereira, Christian, Arroyo (Sinisterra); Kaio Jorge.
Hanging: Kaio Jorge, Lucas Romero and William.
- Embezzlement: Wanderson (suspended), Fagner (contract clause), Marquinhos and Janderson (injured).
- Kauã Moraes out due to registration rule in Athletico-PR.
Leonardo Jardim aims for initial pressure with fans filling Mineirão.
Referee team for the match
Anderson Daronco directs the main whistle, with 15 appearances this season and an average of four warnings per game. The referee of Rio Grande of Sul refereed previous CBF semifinals.
Assistants: Rafael from Silva Alves and Maíra Mastella Moreira. VAR: Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira, from Santa Catarina. Quarto referee: Fernando Antônio Mendes from Salles Nascimento Filho, from Pará.
The CBF designated the quartet for impartiality in the decisive knockout stage. Regulamento has played 180 minutes on aggregate, with an away goal as a tiebreaker.
Unbeaten paths to the semi-finals
Cruzeiro advanced 5-0 on aggregate over Vila Nova in the third phase, dominating at home and away. Nas round of 16, 2-0 against CRB kept the defense at zero.
In the quarterfinals, Atlético-MG was eliminated 4-0, with two goals from Kaio Jorge in the classic.
Corinthians started with 3-0 against Novorizontino in the round of 16, followed by 2-0 against Palmeiras. Nas quarters, 2-1 against Athletico-PR, with clean sheets in all games.
Matheus Bidu contributed assists in two victories, strengthening the left flank.
Values at stake and final schedule
The champion wins R$77.175 million, in addition to a place in the group stage of Libertadores 2026. The runner-up receives R$33.075 million.
The final takes place on December 17th and 21st, with the team with the best campaign in the competition going to the final.
Vasco x Fluminense starts the other semi on Thursday, December 11th, at 9:30 pm on Maracanã.
The tournament transferred R$500 million in total, distributed to 80 clubs from different divisions.
